Who Is Qualified to Provide the Best Dental Implants?
You deserve the best dental implants.
When it’s your oral health and appearance at stake, you owe it to yourself to find the best dental implants available. And, if your dental implant procedure requires surgery, such as bone grafts or sinus lifts, you’ll definitely want to seek the help of a qualified professional.
Our implantologists can create a comprehensive treatment plan that is tailored to your needs.
So, what should you look for in an implantologist? What qualities – and qualifications – are important? In today’s post, we’re going to arm you with the information you need to be certain you’re working with a team that can deliver the best dental implants available.
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Find a implant dentist that works with your finances
Let’s get the hardest part out of the way first: dental implants are an investment. With full-mouth dental implants costing thousands of dollars, you want to be sure that the professional you’ve chosen is in your budget. By having a frank conversation with your dentist, you can get a clear understanding of the total costs and, from there, work out potential insurance and financing options.
In the event that you’re unable to afford the full procedure, a professional will always guide you toward alternative options. Whether you discuss single implants, dentures, or other possibilities, it’s important to know all of the options available to you. And, throughout this process, a good provider will never – under any circumstances – make you feel pressured or ashamed.
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Delivering the best dental implants requires education
To become a dentist, individuals need to complete a number of requirements. A dental implant dentist’s career begins with a four-year bachelor’s degree in the sciences. From there, dentists must take a Dental Admissions Test before enrolling in dental school. After completing their studies, there are several licensing exams that must be taken.
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Hands-on experience ensures your dental surgeon is skilled
During – and after – their coursework, dentists are required to work closely with experienced practitioners. By shadowing other professionals, they get the hands-on experience they need to properly assess, perform, and react to the challenges that dental surgery often presents.
For implantologists, this experience is crucial, as it ensures they understand the intricacies of dental surgery. More than anything, if you’re looking for the best dental implants, that means working with a professional with years of practical experience.
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Professional memberships keep your dentist up to date
After receiving their degree and being licensed, a dentist’s work isn’t complete. To stay current with the latest surgical procedures, methodologies, and technologies, it’s essential to maintain membership in relevant dental organizations. At West Wind Dental, we take ongoing education seriously. As a result, members of our team maintain memberships in a number of organizations:
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- Michigan Dental Association (MDA)
- Kalamazoo Valley District Dental Society (KVDDS)
- American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)
- International Academy of Facial Aesthetics (IAFA)
- International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICIO)
- International Dental Implant Association (IDIA)
- Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD)
- Global Dental Implant Academy (GDIA)
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Check your dentist’s history of successful dental implants
A professional implant dentist will be proud to show off their record. By viewing a portfolio or testimonials of their best dental implants, you can get a glimpse of the level of service that you can expect. And, even better, hearing from current patients can help to alleviate any concerns you might have. Whether you’re worried about the quality of your implants or, just as important, the nature of their care, testimonials can help.
If the dentist you’re considering doesn’t have online testimonials, you should absolutely inquire about them. Your new smile is something that you’ll have for life, so it pays to do your research, examine success stories, and truly consider your options.
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Get the best dental implants from a friendly professional
Choosing dental implants is a big decision. It’s not a decision that you – or any patient – should make lightly. And, just like when you’re choosing any professional, you should choose a dentist that is friendly, kind, and respects your opinions. Working with a dentist that you get along with will make the entire experience much easier and, more importantly, it will give more certainty – and pride – in your new teeth.
Still interested in getting the best dental implants in Kalamazoo?
If you’ve been searching for Kalamazoo’s leading provider of dental implants, you’re in the right place. West Wind Dental is steadfastly committed to providing compassionate, worry-free dental care. Leveraging the power of top-end technology and the education of our highly trained team, we’re confident that you won’t find a more capable – or experienced – provider.
Even better, with our online collection of video testimonials, you can get an extremely clear picture of our process. From start to finish, we guarantee that you won’t find a more caring, more experienced implant dentist. So, if you’re serious about your oral health and want to ensure that you’re getting the best dental implants possible, we encourage you to reach out to us today to discuss your needs.
Dr. Andrew Hamilton, DDS, FAGD
Dr. Hamilton is an active member of several professional organizations including the American Dental Association (ADA), the Michigan Dental Association (MDA), the Kalamazoo Valley District Dental Society (KVDDS), the American Academy of Implant dentistry (AAID), the International Academy of Facial Aesthetics (IAFA) and also attends courses with the Pikos Institute in Northwest Florida. He is a member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICIO), has achieved fellowship status in the International Dental Implant Association (IDIA) and in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD), has graduated from and is an alumnus of the Kois Center program in Seattle, and is on the faculty of the Global Dental Implant Academy (GDIA).
The little spare time left over is spent Steelhead and Salmon fishing and the occasional round of golf.
